Supplies Running Short At Some Area Stores As Residents Prepare For Long Haul
The Wawa had batteries and bread, but was out of most varieties of milk.
The Wawa had batteries and bread, but was out of most varieties of milk.
Strong and dangerous Sandy keeps churning up the coast and is now starting the turn to the left.
"It basically covers the costs of any resources that we request from the federal government," explained a spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
And while many people are hunkered down at home against Hurricane Sandy, those who are "essential personnel" have to be at work.
The City of Philadelphia has fully activated its emergency operations center, and three shelters were opened for city residents who have left their homes in advance of potential flooding from Hurricane Sandy.
Much stronger winds, rain and flooding marked the approach Monday of Hurricane Sandy, on its way to a predicted direct hit on New Jersey, with tidal waters crossing the main oceanfront drive in the south end of Cape May, and streets near the Atlantic City Boardwalk starting to flood.
Some parts of Atlantic City were already becoming impassable because of flooding, this morning, and the concern is if the Atlantic City Expressway goes under water.
As of 8 a.m. Monday, the latest word from PECO is that, across the region, electrical power is not yet affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Chris keeps you up to date with the forecast changes in advance of Hurricane Sandy. He talks to Ray Didinger about the Eagles loss yesterday, Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup, and New Jersey Republican Senate Candidate Joe Kyrillos.
The city's 311 Call Center, fielded more than 6,200 calls in a 24-hour period by 7:15, this morning.
Oh, Oh Sandy. It has made the turn north and now the final turn comes later Monday as it heads to the northwest and into our area.
President Barack Obama has signed emergency declarations for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Cumberland County.
The following malls are closed due to Hurricane Sandy on Monday October, 29th.
The National Weather Service in our area issued a very blunt, very strongly worded statement to the residents of the region. The tone is reminiscent of the statement that the New Orleans NWS office issued in the lead-up to Katrina.
All flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were cancelled for Monday and thousands more were suspended at airports nationwide, as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Sunday, Oct. 29 2012.
Governor Jack Markell has ordered "Level Two" driving restrictions in the state of Delaware beginning at 5 a.m.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close two Interstate 95 ramps in Philadelphia on Monday morning in advance of flooding from Hurricane Sandy.
Camden County officials have issued a proclamation of local emergency, according to the county's website.
Officials in Chester have issued a State of Emergency and evacuations have been ordered for residents in Parker Manor.
Marcus Hook declared a State Of Emergency which will go into effect at 11 p.m. , the Mayor said Sunday night.
Hurricane Sandy continues to move northeast at 15 mph. The storm is expected to make landfall along the New Jersey coast late Monday night.
As Hurricane Sandy approaches, the city of Philadelphia is closing government offices, court houses, mass transit and public and Archdiocesan schools on Monday. And Mayor Michael Nutter continues to urge residents to be ready.
Governor Corbett is already asking for a federal disaster declaration and is urging Pennsylvanians to take Hurricane Sandy seriously.
Zack Wheeler, who allowed three home runs in a loss to the Yankees, said the Phillies "gotta figure it out" during this rough stretch of the season where the team has lost nine of their last 13 games.
Two battleground governors -- Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer -- joined forces at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County.
Ring the Bell PHL, the school district's back-to-school welcome tour, started Monday.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Two battleground governors -- Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer -- joined forces at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County.
Zack Wheeler, who allowed three home runs in a loss to the Yankees, said the Phillies "gotta figure it out" during this rough stretch of the season where the team has lost nine of their last 13 games.
Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Here's what our NEXT Weather meteorologists say.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Two battleground governors -- Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer -- joined forces at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Montgomery County.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
With the presidential election less than 100 days away, Democrats and Republicans in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are working to get out the vote.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, announced a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping, including monetary rewards for residents who help them arrest dumpers.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Zack Wheeler, who allowed three home runs in a loss to the Yankees, said the Phillies "gotta figure it out" during this rough stretch of the season where the team has lost nine of their last 13 games.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Team USA is battling for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
Fans can nominate themselves or someone they know for Philadelphia Eagles Fan of the Year online.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Seven weeks after the University of the Arts closed with very little notice, CBS News Philadelphia checked back in with students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email telling him his degree was completed.
Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.
The outreach center will open at the Pelbano Rec Center on Bustleton Avenue.
Chopper 3 was over Camden where firefighters were battling a junkyard fire near the Ben Franklin Bridge.
A father-son team from Villanova is headed to Colorado to help raise awareness about a special kind of transplant.